Phillip Schofield says 'talking saved me' after he revealed he was gay

British television presenter Phillip Schofield and his wife Stefanie Lowe (R) pose on the red carpet on arrival for the BRIT Awards 2018 in London on February 21, 2018. (Photo credit: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Phillip Schofield has opened up about announcing he was gay, saying “talking saved” him as he offered support to a grieving mother who’s son committed suicide.

Taking to Twitter, the This Morning stalwart shared the plight of Alison Watson who is raising funds to for a mental health charity after the tragic death of her son Morgan.

The distraught mum wrote the JustGiving page: "We are heartbroken at his loss and have started this fundraising page in the small hope that we can prevent others suffering as we are losing someone they love as we love Morgan so much.

"Our hearts are breaking. Talking to whoever is so important for everyone, especially young men."